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1929
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Clarence Buck Obituary
He was born August 18, 1929 in Smithfield, UT the son of Clarence and Martha Buck. Joe grew up in Smithfield, Utah, Burley and Homedale, ID. He graduated from Homedale High School in 1948 and was known as the Homedale Kid. He earned a football scholarship and went on to play at Northern Idaho College in Lewiston.
Joe was a lifelong farmer. He raised just about everything in crops and livestock.
On December 31, 1950 Joe married Gretchen Claire Miller in Boise, Idaho. Together, they raised 7 children. Joseph (Sharon) Buck, Kari (Harry) McDonald, Shelley Buck, Doug Buck, Chad Buck (Deceased), Mitchell (Heidi) Buck, and Stan (Kim) Buck.
Joe's passion was his kids and grandkids. He loved watching them play sports and participate in all their activities. He loved horses! He had a good stud and enjoyed breeding and racing. Golfing was another favorite pastime. You would often see him on the golf course and playing in Pro Ams.
Joe is survived by Gretchen Buck, his children, Joseph (Sharon) Buck, Kari (Harry) McDonald, Shelley Buck, Doug Buck, Mitchell (Heidi) Buck, and Stan (Kim) Buck, his siblings, Sid, Hal, Penny, Favell and Debbie, 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Chad, sister Natalie, a grandchild Alex and great grandchild JJ.
A funeral service will be held at Hawker Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Friday the 19th. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place in the Smithfield, UT Cemetery following the service at 3:00 p.m.Those who wish and unable to attend the service can watch the service Live by going towww.hawkerfuneralhome.com/page/broadcasting
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Joe Buck's 7 children, Grandma Buck, Penny, Elona, Favell
Penny Buck Woodward
June 18, 2020
Penny Buck Woodward
June 18, 2020
My earliest memory of my brother Joe was organizing games into a competitive tournament on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. He would draw up a chart with our brackets, and the tournament would last all day long. I was only about 6 and Joe would have been 16 years old. He taught me how to play checkers so I could participate in the tournament. While some of us kids where doing our checker games, Joe would also have others playing chest or monopoly, etc. He always included everyone. I thought of my big brother as a leader and organizer at home. I also thought of him as a handsome, smart, and popular at school because he was a football star. I remember going to a college night football game at Caldwell or Nampa, ID. to see Joe play. This was a big deal to get to see Joe play football. He caught the kick off and ran with the football for 98 yards for a touch down. Our family screamed with excitement.
I remember Joe as a loving Father. He was always so proud of his 7 beautiful children. The family worked hard on the farm, but I also remember Joe playing ball with the kids in their yard.
I will always remember his kindness of including our baby sister, Debbie, when they would do family activities as she was the same as Joe's oldest child.
It is my testimony that you are having a grand reunion with parents our in the spirit world. Love, Penny
Rocky Moldenhauer
June 16, 2020
Stan I thought the world of your Dad. He was so much fun to talk to and was always so full of life. He will truly be missed.
June 16, 2020
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
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